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Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Neil Derrick Cash
Neil Derrick Cash, 60, of Broadway, Virginia, and formerly of Elkton, passed away July 20, 2024 at his home. Neil was born October 10, 1963 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late James Cash and Patricia Shifflett Allman. He grew up in Elkton and was a 1982 graduate of Spotswood High School and was a member of the Upper Room Church in Elkton.
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
JMU grads filling key roles in teaching, nursing throughout Virginia
James Madison University graduates are helping Virginia meet the need when it comes to careers that are significantly understaffed including teachers and nurses. JMU’s annual career outcomes report found that more than 200 graduates from the class of 2023 found jobs in the teaching profession in Virginia, and another 167 reported that they were working in nursing in the state.
Back-to-School-Bash in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - At Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro Public Schools System hosted its annual Back-to-School-Bash to help parents get their kids prepared for the school year. The event gave out all kinds of school supplies, helped kids get physicals and even gave them fresh haircuts. Assistant Superintendent Ryan...
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit UVA Children’s Hospital
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Miracle Treat Day is coming up Thursday. It’s a day dedicated to donating a portion of the profit from Blizzards sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, like UVA Health Children’s Hospital. “We sell blizzards, and $2 for each blizzard will go to CMN...
Chris Huffman named RCBL Player & Pitcher of the Year; Moomaw, Nicely also honored
The Rockingham County Baseball League announced their major award winners for the 2024 season on Sunday as they get set to open the postseason Monday night. The Player and Pitcher of the Year is Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman. Huffman went 4-0 on the mound this summer with a 0.93 ERA...
Cell phone-free school community talk, Interstate 81 detours: THE DIGEST
Cell phone free education in Waynesboro WAYNESBORO – The Virginia Department of Education will host a community conversation on cell phone-free education in Waynesboro. The conversation follows Governor Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33, which aims to reduce or eliminate cell phone usage in schools and limit the impact of smartphone use on...
RHSPCA Pets of the Week July 22
Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities. Contact Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA or a rescue near you to learn more.
Cloudy and humid with more showers Tuesday
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Tonight: a thunderstorm in spots this evening; otherwise, mostly cloudy and humid. Low 64. Winds south-southwest 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: humid and warmer with more clouds than sun; a couple of afternoon showers and a. thunderstorm. High 84. Winds south 4-8 mph. Tomorrow...
Massanutten Resort Discusses New Attraction
Massanutten Resort announced a new attraction called “Mountain Mayhem.”. On Monday, the resort made public its plans to open Mountain Mayhem this fall, according to a news release by the Resort. The mountain coaster will be open year-round and shows the breathtaking view of the Shenandoah Valley while experiencing the excitement of the ride.
Chad Doyle Ray
Mr. Chad Doyle Ray, 43. of Dayton, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center. A son of Ruby Nyoka Joseph Ray and the late Robert Lonn Ray, he was born on November 22, 1980 in Harrisonburg. Chad was a lifelong resident of the Rawley...
Juanita Comer Harrison
Juanita Comer Harrison, 90, of Port Republic, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Harrison was born on September 1, 1933 in Shenandoah and was the daughter of the late William R. and Virginia Smith Comer. She spent her childhood in Shenandoah and attended Shenandoah High School. She was a member of the Port Republic Riverside Church and was active with the Sunshine Seniors Group. Mrs. Harrison loved growing flowers and enjoyed baking cakes, whom she shared with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, and an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all that loved her.
Alpha Dogs Helped Make JMU An Immediate FBS Success
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series on the Alpha Dogs, a football specific booster group at James Madison University, and the way it aided the Dukes in its FBS transition. Karl Benson, then the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference, made his first visit to Harrisonburg...
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